Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Benjamin Sorkin was born on June 9, 1961, an American playwright, screenwriter, and film director. Born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, he nurtured a passion for writing from a young age. Recognized for his distinctive fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, he frequently uses the storytelling technique called the 'walk and talk'. A winner of several awards, he's earned an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globes. Sorkin's major breakthroughs include writer-creator and showrunner for well-received television series, such as Sports Night, The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and The Newsroom. He's also acclaimed for his work on Broadway, including plays like A Few Good Men, The Farnsworth Invention, To Kill a Mockingbird, and the revival of Lerner and Loewe's musical Camelot. His notable film screenplays include A Few Good Men, The American President, and biopics like Charlie Wilson's War, Moneyball, and Steve Jobs. He earned the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Social Network and debuted as a film director with Molly's Game, followed by The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Being the Ricardos.